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Registration opens:
May 19th, 2026

Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad

A Curious Minds and Coffee Event
2026-06-09 12:00:00 2026-06-09 13:00:00 America/Chicago Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad Learn the untold history of secret safe routes and codes used on the Underground Railroad, including the Illinois rivers and streams that freedom seekers followed north to Canada. Fountaindale Public Library - Meeting Room A

Tuesday, June 09
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-09 12:00:00 2026-06-09 13:00:00 America/Chicago Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad Learn the untold history of secret safe routes and codes used on the Underground Railroad, including the Illinois rivers and streams that freedom seekers followed north to Canada. Fountaindale Public Library - Meeting Room A

Fountaindale Public Library

Meeting Room A

Learn the untold history of secret safe routes and codes used on the Underground Railroad, including the Illinois rivers and streams that freedom seekers followed north to Canada.

Curious Minds and Coffee is a quarterly midday program that invites exciting presenters to engage with our patrons. Coffee and other light refreshments will be provided. 

TAGS: | Genealogy/History/Culture |

AGE GROUPS: | Adults |

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Representative Avelar Drop-in Hours - (Drop in)
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Lobby
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